MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,934 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Metro L?
Based on 7,416 MOT tests across 1,865 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F252 TDX is a 1989 Austin Metro L in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 Austin Metro L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 49,130 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Austin Metro L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F252 TDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Metro L typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Metro L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F252 TDX registered?
F252 TDX is a 1989 Austin Metro L, first registered on 16 May 1989.
Is F252 TDX safe to buy?
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